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Arena Programs
EARLY YEARS Ages 3 to 5
SEAPARC Leisure Complex is proud to be part of the Greater Victoria Active Communities Learn to Skate Program. This program will ensure consistency in skills learned across the region.
Preschool 1
Skaters will be taught basic skating skills including: balancing on two feet, touching toes, walking forwards, marching, and falling down and getting up.
Preschool 2
Skaters will learn skills including: gliding, two foot jumps, making snow, and walking backwards. This class is for children who can skate independently. Prerequisite: Preschool 1
Preschool 3
Skaters will learn skills including: v-pushes, one foot gliding, two foot jump while gliding, walking backwards with some glide, two foot quarterturns on the spot, and stopping. Prerequisite: Preschool 2
Preschool 4
Skaters will learn skills including: two-foot glide on a curve, walking cross cuts, backward sculling, and backwards stopping. Prerequisite: Preschool 3
30 minutes
Session 1
Level Day Start Finish Time Code
# of classes
Preschool Level 1
Preschool Level 2 Su Jan 16 Mar 13 10:00am 12245 8 Tu Jan 18 Mar 15 3:30pm 12246 9 Su Jan 16 Mar 13 10:00am 12247 8 Tu Jan 18 Mar 15 3:30pm 12248 9
Preschool Level 3/4
30 Minute Skate Lessons 8 classes 9 classes
$60 $68
Don’t forget! Helmets and gloves are required for all skate lesson participants before going on the ice. Skate Rentals are free for all registered participants.
SCHOOL AGE Ages 5 to 12
Learn to Skate - Level 1
Children who do not have a lot of skating experience will build confidence on the ice. Skills will include: marching forwards, forwards gliding, making snow, falling down and getting up, and walking backwards.
Learn to Skate - Level 2
Skaters will learn skills including: forward sculling, one foot forward glides, stopping, walking backwards with some glide, and two foot half turns on the spot. Prerequisite: Level 1 or Preschool 3
Learn to Skate - Level 3
Skaters will learn skills including: one foot glides on a curve, forwards walking cross cuts, backwards skating and sculling, two foot backwards glide to one foot and snow plow stop. Prerequisite: Level 2 or Preschool 4
30 minutes
30 Minute Skate Lessons 8 classes 9 classes
$60 $68
Learn to Skate - Level 4
Skaters will learn skills including: two foot stop, forwards cross cuts, turning forwards to backwards and backwards to forwards, and two foot jump in a glide backwards. Prerequisite: Level 3
Learn to Skate - Level 5
Skaters will learn skills including: backwards Mohawk turn, two foot stop in both directions, one foot jump gliding forwards, fast backwards start and fast forward start from back stop. Prerequisite: Level 4
Learn to Skate - Level 6
This is an introduction to advanced skating skills, while continuing to focus on and enhance acquired skills. Skaters can request specific skills they would like to focus on with unstructured practice time with instructor supervision. Prerequisite: Level 5
Session 1
Level Day Start Finish Time Code
# of classes
School Age Level 1
School Age Level 2 Su Jan 16 Mar 13 10:45am 12251 8 Tu Jan 18 Mar 15 4:15pm 12252 9 Su Jan 16 Mar 13 10:45am 12253 8 Tu Jan 18 Mar 15 4:15pm 12254 9
School Age Level 3/4 Su Jan 16 Mar 13 10:45am 12255 8 Tu Jan 18 Mar 15 4:15pm 12256 9
School Age Level 5/6
Face Off for Fun Hockey Ages 5-8
Learn the basics of hockey in a fun and noncompetitive way. You’ll stick handle, pass, shoot, and scrimmage. The minimum skating requirement is the ability to stand up independently, skate the width of the ice, and stop. Helmet with a face cage, shin pads, and gloves are mandatory. Location: SEAPARC Leisure Complex Th Jan 13-Mar 10 3:30-4:20pm $76/9 12209
